Subtract 16/56 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 16/56
14/5 - 16/56 is 88/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
14/5 = 14 × 56/5 × 56 = 784/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/280 - 80/280 = 784 - 80/280 = 704/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/35
- In mixed form: 218/35
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